How to Wear DIY: Time to bring out the fake fur again

11.12.2012

Okay, okay, it's cold. I don't know if this is fall weather or winter, but it's definitely time to bring out the fake fur-trimmed vest I made last winter. Let me explain my slightly annoyed tone... 1) I hate being cold, 2) it was 70 degrees last weekend at 5:00 in the evening. This weekend, it was 30 degrees when we woke up around 7. JEEZZZ!!! This is a very sudden change, Oregon!! What the heck?!

So this weekend, I tried on several fall-ey outfits and realized why I don't like cold weather. You only have one basic option: long pants, boots, and something sweater-ey on top. This gets boring very fast. And sweaters take up a lot of room to store, and are kinda spendy (compared to tank tops, anyway), so you can't have millions of them to keep the variety... and, winter clothes are normally in dull colors. I get bored easily!!

Even if you not feel like you have a lot of options you still look cute! I'm the opposite of you. I live down in Salem and I love it when it gets cold because then you get to layer which gives lots of combinations and options IMO. I was piste last week when it was 70 degrees and I had to take the flannel sheets off the bed - too hot LOL .

We have lots of snow up here in Canada now! My favorite winter items are sweater dresses, long flannel shirt dresses with tights and a great pair of insulated boots. You don't have to sacrifice warmth for style!

I second the vote for skirts and dresses with tights. Also layering is fun. And the multitude of scarf/ cowl/ shawl neckwear options are great for those of us who love to knit... Bring on the cold. Yesterday it was 70ish here and this morning it was snowing. So I totally know about the WTF weather feeling.

I do love winter clothing what I don't like is the color scheme they tend to abide by. I mean does it really hurt to add color to coats and sweaters. Although now if you search well enough you can find beautiful coats with great pops of color.

I go for the sporty/bright winter look - lots of fleece sweaters in bright colors! I got a great cotton trench coat at old navy last fall that is Kelly green, and it is pretty cute for everyday rain-dodging. If I could justify such an expensive purchase, I would get an omni heat coat. I've tried them on in store and they are very nice. I like the blue of this one.

The scarf and the booties go really well together. I usually wear brown boots and, although I have quite a lot of scarves, I end up wearing only 3 or so in earthy shades. I feel so put together when my scarf matches my boots, it's ridiculous.